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Against
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Meanings of Against
Conjunction
- By the time that (something happened); before.
Preposition
- In a contrary direction to.
- In physical opposition to; in collision with.
- In physical contact with, so as to be supported by.
- Close to, alongside.
- In front of; before (a background).
- In competition with, versus.
- In opposition to.
Explanation of the word: Against
'Against' means when you are not in favor of something or when you are opposing it. Like if you don't want to play a game that your friend wants to play.
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Translations for the word: Against
hindi
के खिलाफ
ke khilaf
खिलाफ
khilaf
विरुद्ध
viruddh
Synonyms for the word: Against
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Against
What does 'against' mean?
The word 'against' means to be in opposition to something or to be in conflict with it. For example, if you are against a rule, it means you do not support that rule.
How do you pronounce 'against'?
You pronounce 'against' like this: uh-gentst.
What is the origin of the word 'against'?
The word 'against' comes from Old English 'on gēan', which means 'in opposition to'.
What is the meaning of 'against' in Hindi?
The word 'against' in Hindi is 'खिलाफ' (Khilāf).